Hotshot Company's...Top 3...Which one to go with...?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Eagle River Transport, Oct 28, 2012.

  1. bender

    bender Road Train Member

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    I remember when Auggie died but can't recall the year range. My family ran Modern Moving Co on Bremen Ave started by my great grandfather. They were mostly piano movers and moved all the pianos for concerts all over Mo and Il. They resided in Baden near the loop.

    I remember Palladium Bowl from going to the bowling hall of fame but never bowled there. I haven't been to Clayton/Kirkwood in a good while but I know many have retreated to Chesterfield and Eureka.
     
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  3. Eagle River Transport

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    Much like anything in business...."You get back what you put in"...

    I will stay in a Marriott location whenever I can...Lifetime lodging for 30 yrs at Marriott. truck wise...I've read a ton of blogs on pick up trucks...everyone has there Fav's but they all get run into the ground and dont last.

    You'll get a kick outta this....I went down to Ga. to see a truck/trailer combo...Ford F550 Single cab/bench seat/ 22k miles/ 9' hauler bed ...trailer had a center rail and could haul 3 rv's on it....we took it out for a spin empty....when we got back...the guy says..." Whatta ya think Yankee...? " I said ..."Look Bubba...I need a dentist and a bathroom and not in that order....Cuz I think I have to piss so bad from riding in that buckboard...or my molars are gonna fall out first. "
     
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    You were in trucking..or are...?

    Way back in HS...I got a chance to go with a friends dad and drive KW's back from Ohio...Never forgot it...76 KW Bicentennial Cabover with two stacked on back.
     
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    I assume you plan to pull a wedge trailer? I can't recommend a truck not knowing what is available or your price range. I would think it be best to talk to companies you are considering hauling for and inquire what they need first before buying equipment. You might skip many mistakes others have made and develope a good relationship with a potential employer.
     
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    Low pro tires and heavy suspension will land you in the disability line lol. Go big right off the bat and skip all those money munching smaller mistakes.
     
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    Thats what I tried doing with the first two I contacted...but didnt get much help over the phone. Orientation...orientation...is all they would say ...its a 2 day orientation.

    Thus the trip down to the Indiana RV area and spend a few days interviewing and checking the companies out
     
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    I worked at Peterbilt in Earth city right out of high school for 5 years, then jumped in a truck and drove for 2 years but missed my wrenches so I went back to wrenching. Been doing it ever since.
     
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    Thats kinda the way I was heading...
     
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    There are a few select people to talk to narrow your search. Road Medic here on TTR for one.
    The others you will find at Autoexpeditor. Coloradorvhauler, Pmjarrett, Haulinrv and you might catch Roadmedic there too. They have all your answers.
     
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